iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S26 Ultra: Flagship Camera and Battery Face-Off
Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro Max, priced at $1,299, was announced Wednesday with major camera and battery upgrades, directly competing with Samsung's $1,300 Galaxy S26 Ultra. Both flagships now cost nearly the same, with Apple's price rising $100 due to a RAM shortage. The iPhone 18 Pro Max features a variable-aperture camera system with three lenses, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra offers four cameras including a 200-megapixel main sensor. Samsung's phone is lighter at 214 grams versus 249 grams, and includes a unique Privacy Display that hides content from side angles. Apple's A20 Pro processor powers new Siri AI features, while Samsung uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 for Galaxy. The S26 Ultra supports faster 60-watt wired charging, though Apple's previous model charged 0% to 69% in 30 minutes. Both phones offer large OLED displays and extensive storage options.